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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14
NORTH MOUNTAIN.

There was preaching at l.. George
town Church Thursday evening, April
18th. Revs. Cowen and Anderson of
Middleway, and Rev. G. w. Foltz of
Broad Lane were the ministers.
On Friday, April 9th, near McCoy's
Ferry, Mrs. Mary Bodine. On Friday
night about II O'Clock, her little
daughter tried to awaken her and find
ing she could not she woke her older
brother and sister. When they went
to the bed they found she was dead.
We understand Mrs. Bodine had been
ailing for several days. Her death
was caused by heart disease. The
burial was at Hedgesville May Sth, at
3 O'Clock. Rev. Butts officiating.
Mourn not dear friends that she pass
ed away when all was bright and
beautiful and bursting into life on
earth, she has gone to that land where
summer never dies; where death and
sorrow have no place where the flow
ers never fade; where all will be joy,
felicity and glory.
The rains of the past week raised
the creek and river pretty high. At
this writing no damage has been done.
Dogs got into Mr.. Frank Riser's
sheep and killed one. Mr.. r. found
the dogs and put them past sheep
killing.
Mr.. Payne of Little Georgetown
lost fine COW, lately. The cow choked
to death on piece of beet.
Mr.. Tom Kindle thought he would
poison some of the rats, that infest his
premises, on Back Creek. The rats
carried the bread out and the hogs
and chickens ate it. One fine hog and
several chickens died.
Mr.. Samuel Williamson lost a fine
horse few days ago, from collie.
Most of the schools of Hedgesville
will close next Monday.
The rain was hard on the recently
planted corn; washing it out, so that
much will need to be replanted. 1t
was a good rain for all that, helped the
wheat and grass. NELLIE.
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1t has been the one ambition in
the lives of many prominent citizens
and great statesmen, to occupy a
seat In the Senate Chamber of the
government of their country ; few of
whom thus called have been chosen.
The struggles of lifetime would
have been counted as nothing had
the goal been reached, but many a
curtain falls to hide the oft.repeated
disappointment. The same is true
in every walk of life. While we
strive hard to gain the coveted prize,
another fleeter-footed contestant
bears it away, as if on the wings of
Fate. No matter how often we may
CT try again." FAILURE we meet at
every turn of the race. If we scan
the results more closely and inquire
deeper into the details, it will be
found that "luckn as well as merit
has brought some good men to the
surface and "chance" circum.
stances more than want of desert
and ability have covered some of
the brightest gems of humanity in
the dark burrows of obscurity. If
loss be truly gain, then in the end
all will be we'll for many of us child.
rem of Fate. Whatever some men
put their hands to or look at, turns
into gold, earthly gold,-where the
touch of others finds but dross,
heavenly dross,-for that which the
architects OF the world reject, the
Great Builder makes the head of
the corner of an imperishable monu.
ment,
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civil, political or religious. 1t is the
wrong use that might whether
right or wrong) makes Of its strength
because it has the POWER. Because
those in the minority are weak in
numbers, and for this reason appar-
entity in the wrong, at least against
odds, MIGHT raises its boasting and
insolent head with force, taunt and
ridicule, to bring into subsection
those who have as good right to
their course and opinions, notwlth.
standing their disparity in strength
and numbers. In palmer words, or
to use the commonest illustration at
hand, disinterested sympathy is al.
ways with the under dog, and when
sympathy takes up a fight, it is al.
ways that of the dead cock in the
pit and not that of the growing
tyrant on the barn top.
True, history proves that good
sometimes comes out of the wrong
use of MIGHT and POWER, or per.
haps there would never have been a
Revolution or an American indie.
pendence,-never Magma Charta
nor an Emancipation,-and to apply
the reasoning to everyday affairs of
minor though passing Importance,
never Labor or Temperance party,
nor DR.. McGlynn or Anti Poverty
Society.
Camden's own friends brought on
his defeat. Before the regular ses.
sion met, there was no use for any
body to suggest that there was the
least chance tor an outsider. Scam.
denis the man." 1t was a foregone
conclusion. When the session met
the eagerness and exuberance of
Camden liking boiled over in some
of his toe.kissers, and they shouted
" Aye" before the first roll.call was
sounded in Senate room or house of
delegates. Instead of learning a
forbearing lesson from his non.
election at the regular session, they
shouted the louder to keep up their
courage, "Camden's the man."
Jew-like Is he? Not satisfied
now that their own dictatorial will
had to give in at last, they raise a
new cry as to who will be seated,
when a little time and patience
would answer as well.
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Horace Gap.--Jefferson Co.

Recently we noticed the illness of
Mrs. GLENN Davis; and now we are
sorry to have to note that her disease
has terminated fatally. She passed
away last Saturday, leaving hus-
band and several small children to
mourn her departure. We heartily
sympathize with the stricken family,
ard point them to the great comfort
err, who alone can heal the broken
hearted.
A fatal accident occurred on Monday
at the house of Mr.. Ed. Manuel, near
here, resulting in the death of his
daughter, May, an infant of a few
weeks. The mother left her babe in
the cradle, and it smothered, being
quite dead when the mother went to
look after it. The parents have our
coincidence.
Mrs. Eliza Gorrell, after an earthly
pilgrimage of more than four score
wears, quietly passed over the river
of death, in the early morning of May
| 3rd, at the residence of son-in-law,
Mr.. J. Walper Snyder, where she had
made her home for several years. Her
remains were laid to rest in Mount
Zion churchyard yesterday, where
repose the mortal remains of her hus-
band, several of her children and
grand children, there to await the
summons of the last trumpet. Her
death will be mourned by her old
neighbors here, where she was kindly
known for so many years. She was
consistent member of Mt. Zion Bap-
fist Church from the time its organ
ization half a century ago. The fu-
neral services were conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Robertson, of Martinsburg, who
preached an interesting discourse.
The funeral was largely attended by
her relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Gorrell, of Lex
ington, Va, and Mr.. Joseph S. Cor
rel, of Culpepper, Va, are the guests
of Mr.. John Blue, they having come
to the funeral of their mother.
/ understand that Mr.. James M.
Vanmetre, the "boss" sheep raiser,
is now also engaged in the purchase
of wool. He takes to sheep bushes
just as a duck takes to the water, nat
urally.
The school at the F" Gridiron Acade-
my" will close on the 10th inst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eubanks left fer the
Northern Neck, ON Monday, and Mrs.
Dunnaway and her daughter, Miss
Jennie, have gone to Elkton, Va.
May 9Th, 1887. TEMPLAR.
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LEEToWN NEWS.

Alta recent meeting OF the l. u. ".
T. of this place the following officers
were elected for the ensuing term
E. G. Watson G. T.; Charles Jones
v. t.; James Strider r. Sec'y.; Geo.
II. Watson f. Sec'y.; T. I'll. Buck
Treas. Jacob Snyder Chap; Harry
Watson NJ; Harry Strider /. G.;
Chas. Lee Baker O. g.; and Geo. ID.
johnson Assist. Sec'y.
The concert and exhibition which
was held in the M. e. Church s. at
Middleway last Thursday and Friday
nights, was quite a success. The pieces
were well rendered and the singing
good. Miss Belle Snyder was the
organist. Proceeds S45.
Children's Day at Leetown in the
M. E. Church s. next Sunday at 2:3O
p. m. Rev. F. A. Strother will con-
duct the exercise.
The lost has been found " W." We
have been informed that Beatrice"
of the Statesman had one of them
cooped until 10 p. m. the same eve
they strayed away +; the other one was
picked up'' on the road an hour late.
Miss Fannie Thompson of Browns
X visited friends and relatives in Mid
dleway last week says Philip L.
A few week ago some fthe farmers
thought the wheat in the county
would not average more than go per
cent; now they say it will yield at
least IS per cent.
Willie seems to have the inside
track; at least Davis proposed 10 loan
him his horse and buggy to 60 to see
her one Sunday if he (Willie) would
let him go to see her the next.
There were heavy rains in this To-
caIity on last Saturday, Sunday, and
Monday. On Sunday eve, at Smith
field and little east thereof the storm
was accompanied with hail which
fell to depth of two and a half to
three inches over a considerable area.
So far as we have learned but little
damage was done beyond washing out
fences. May IL, 1887. X.
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LETTER FROM PlTTsBuRG.

PITTsBURG, Pa, May 9th, 1887.
Editor HERALD Thinking you
might like news from this section of
the country, I have taken the liberty
to send this letter. I came here
week before last and my first i'm
preston of the smoky city was that
it was not missnamed. As Wash
ington is the city of magnificent
distances, so Think this the reverse,
the city of short distances, situated
as it is on many hills, the buildings
and streets have the appearance OF
being cramped. By far the finest
part that / have been in yet is what
is called Oakland. Here the taste
and ingenuity of man has been ex-
ercised in the laying out Of the
grounds and in the architectural de-
signs displayed in the building of
these suburban residences. Although
still in the city they are far enough
away not to be worried or annoyed
by the busy humdrum and noise of
business. Street cars running
nearly all the time form a means of
transportation to and from the bust
ness portion. Before leaving this
beautiful suburb / cannot help but
notice the fine Catholic Institution
situated on an eminence command
ing view of the surrounding coun-
try or city. 1t is fine large build
ing Of unique design, and is a credit
to the neighborhood in which it
stands.
Coming down the avenue we find
on the corner OF Grant st. and Fifth
avenue, not many squares distant
from the B. & 0. depot, an immense
building occupying the entire square,
the new Court House, which is in
the process of construction. Built
of gray stone in will when finished
tower far above the buildings around
about, and be monument to the
skill of man.
The weather has been very fine
since I've been here. On Friday
night and Saturday afternoon and
also Sunday there were fine warm
rains, causing vegetation to assume
deeper and healthier green.
The many mills, blast furnaces,
coke yards, and other industries too
numerous to mention, furnish en-
ployment to thousands. With all
these avenues open there is no ex-
cuse for ldleness, either skilled or
unskilled labor being paid remunera-
tive prices for their labor. Among
the coke men of this region there
was a strike last week for higher
wages. Most of the firms have ac-
coded to the demands of the en-
ployes and these have resumed work.
The natural gas pipe lines are
laying their pipes to all parts of the
city, and soon the entire place will
be Illuminated by natural gas. It
will also be used for heating pur.
poses as we'll as lighting. 1t gives
more brilliant and powerful light
than manufactured gas. Judging
from the amount of coal floated down
the Monongahela river in barges,
there must be unwonted activity
among the miners. The float of a
single day will run up in the hun
dreds of thousands OF bushels
Steamers are constantly towing
loaded barges down the river.
Lest | weary you with this letter
l quit. G. G. E.
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1t was published in the new

1t was published in the newspa.
pers few days ago that Gen. Sheri-
dan, with party of friends, intend.
ed to make trip up the Shenan.
doah Valley on horseback, and that
they would visit points where his
great victories were won. 1t hap.
pened that there was no truth in the
story at all; Gen. Sheridan is not
contemplating trip through the
Shenandoah Valley, on horseback,
or by any other means of convey.
ance; but supposing that Gen. Sheri.
dan was really about to lead a sort
of triumphal cavalcade up the Val
ley, Gen. Rosser, one Of his old
antagonists, came out in a letter,
expressing the hope that the people
along the route of march would not
be profuse in their hospitality. This
letter provoked an acrimonious re-.
tort from General Sheridan. and
considerable amount of bad blood
has been stirred up by the CORE
spondence.
The secret of Rosser's ridiculous
letter concerning Phil Sheridan is,
that Rosser was the commander of
the rebel cavalry in the Shenandoah
Valley he and his men wore sprays
of laurel in their hats, and Rosser
was called by the ridiculous title of
"the savior of the valley.n Sheri.
dan got after him, captured every
thing on wheels that Rosser had,
artillery, camp wagons, etc.. and
drove him and his men ON the Jump
for rs miles. The valley people
suggested that Rosser and his men
should wear pumpkin vines in their
hats instead of laurel" something
that could run.n
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ReneWS Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co., Iowa, tells the following remarkable
story, the truth of which is vouched for
by the residents of the town: s. am 70
years old, have been troubled with kid
ney complaint and lameness for many
years could not dress myself without
help. Now am free from all pain and
soreness, and am able to do all my own
homework. / owe my thanks TO Elec-
trio Bitters for having renewed my youth,
and removed completely all disease and
pain" Try bottle, only Soc. at z. c..
williams, Jr., & Bro Drug Store.
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A Gift for All

In order to give all chance to test it,
and thus be convinced of its wonderful
curative powers, DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
will be, for limited time, given away.
This offer is not only liberal, but shows
unbounded faith in the merits of this
great remedy. All who suffer from
coughs, colds, consumption, asthma,
bronchitis, or any affection of throat,
chest or lungs, are especially requested
to call at E. G. Williams, Jr., & Bro. 3
drug store and get trial bottle free
Large bottles 81.
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WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON. Nav 9th.

WASHINGTON, May 9tn, 1881.
The busiest place in Washington
now is the headquarters Of the
National Drill and the busiest man
is the managing secretary, Mr.. De-
Leon. He sits at his desk all day,
and on the glass partition which
shields him from intrusion a sign is
posted up that Mr.. DeLeon is en-
gagged. He is always busily en-.
gagged, and the sign is never taken
down.
His office has quite military air,
Pictures of camp scenes, samples of
camp cots, Autographs representing
tented field, with marching troops
and the Washington Monument
looming up above all, with other
shadows of the coming event lie
around. Clerks are busy at work at
tables and in one corner the Com.
mittee of Public Comfort has it's
headquarters. Here a register is
kept OF rooms and beds available,
and other information that might
be OF use to persons visiting the city
during Drill week.
The purposes of the Drill we're set
forth in memorial to Congress. 1t
said, within the past ten years in
terstate competitive drills of the
volunteer soldiers of the United
States have been held at different
points in this country, always with
advantage to the drill, discipline and
morale of the militia, and with in
creaslng interest and attention of
the citizenship of the several states.
The Idea has frequently been can.
vassed, and the feeling over the
Union has grown, that national
competitive drill and encampment
at the National Capital would not
only collect large body of repre-
sentative soldiers, but would be of
more military Importance from the
national character the event would
necessarily attain amid national
surroundings" etc, etc.
The prizes are probably the largest
ever offered. For the best company
OF infantry, for instance, the first
prize is $4,000; second prize $500;
third prize 81, 800, fourth prize $1,000;
fifth prize $500; total, $4,000. For
the best company of cavalry the
first prize is $1,000; the second
81 500. Then there are prizes for
the best regiment of infantry; for
the best battalion of infantry; the
best platoon of light artillery
machine guns; the best zouave
drill; Cadet Corps; then there are
the prizes for rife practice and
other individual prizes, such as for
the best drilled soldier in the man.
ual OF arms, competition restricted
to not more than two members of
any ole company.
Among the attractions which will
be shown nightly on the drill grounds
is pyrorama representing the
naval battle in Hampton roads,
which ended with the memorable
contest between the Monitor and
Merrimac. Unlike a panorama, the
war vessels in this case are seen
moving about, guns are fired, and
the shock and fire of battle are
vividly depicted. The vessels are
made complete, are from forty to
fifty feet in length and in the per-
spective, look like ships of full size.
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Several horrible murders of d

Several horrible murders of de-
fenceless women were committed in
this State this week. Miss Emma
j. Robinson, respectable lady of
Morgantown, was found murdered
in her house, but no clue discovered.
At Holidays Cove, in Brooke Co.,
Mrs. McWha, aged 20, and her
daughter, Mrs. Baker, aged As, were
horribly butchered. They were
murdered for the money supposed
to be in the house.
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The celebration Of the centennia

The celebration of the centennial
OF the Maryland Grand Lodge of
Masons at Baltimore came to fit
ting close Thursday. In the morn
ing there was grand parade, IN
which nearly 5000 Masons particl-
pated. After this there was big
public meeting at the Academy OF
Music, where number of speeches
were made. Lunch was served to
the visiting Masons at different
points, and in the afternoon there
was an excursion in which thou
sand participated.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Heavy rains have done great dam.
age in Southampton, Isle of Wight
and Surry counties, Va.
Nearly 10000 passengers landed
at Castle Garden, New York, Wed,
nesday, from foreign steamers.
A colored member of the Virginia
State Senate presented a petition
asking the passage of a Civil Rights
bill.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Grand Jury Investigations of
cruelties and abuses in the Buffalo
State Asylum, put that institution
on the level with cattle pens and
slaughter houses. Men and women
were murdered outright,-beaten,
kicked, stamped upon, and treated
worse than cattle. The perpetrators
Of such outrages should be hung.
They are due to corrupt political
system which rewards political
butchers, sluggers and dead beats,
BY appointment to public positions
for services rendered.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Great papers like the New York
World and Philadelphia Press made
the mistake of confounding the
present Judge G. J. Faulkner with
his father. In the Trade Edition of
THE HERALD we published very
fair sketch of Judge Faulkner, which
we see has been used By some of
the city papers and press of this
State, in the preparation of his
biography.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

The statue of the late President
Garfield was unveiled Thursday IN
Washington, under the auspices oil
the Army OF the Cumberland, with
imposing ceremonies. General Keii-
er delivered the GRAFTON, transferring
the statue to General Sheridan, who
in turn transferred it to President
Cleveland.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Colonel w. Ell. Bolton, ex-superin-
tendent of the Chicago postOffice,
convicted of embezzling S25, 900 has
been sentenced to four years in state
prison.
The criminal court records of
every State are full Of sentences of
from five to ten years for stealing
old plugs and the like, and here's
a public official gets four years for
stealing $4,000.
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The late Senatorial struggle seems
to have excited the Republicans al
most as much as the Democratic
leaders. Why, no one can tell.
This is too much true in politics that
there are always some who want to
be in good favor with whichever
party is in power,-want to be ON
the side of those on top. We can
imagine nothing more sickening or
discouraging in either party than
the hanger.on on both sides. There
is too much of this at Washington
and Charleston for the dignity and
respect of Republicans in West
Virginia to bear. When Democrats
are in power and manage govern.
ment affairs we expect Democrats to
represent us and their records are
made up by such representation so
when Republicans are in Office. If
any Democrat or Republican can
not conscientiously act with his
party, we have more respect for him
on that ground than if he fails to
act with his party because of some
promise or expectation from another
party.
In the Camden-Lucas agitation
the outside meddling of so.called.
Republican leaders won for them the
confidence and respect OF neither
party. Naturally enough, Camden
keeping open house for his friends,
entertained friend and foe alike,
and in politics there are no con-
scientious scruples in the attainment
of political ends. His thoughts he
kept to himself. He distrusted the
Officiousness of Republicans, espec-
tally of those who were looking for
crumbs from his table. The VERT.
able dead-beats of both parties were
not in the Legislature, but were
there as political camp followers. 1t
is a credit to the good name and
reputation of the State, that amid
all the temptations and inducements
consequent upon a close contest in
which that was at stake which Of
ten millions could not purchase, no
outright sale of principle is recorded,
and the more is the honor and glory
Of the people since most of the rep.
resentatives were poor men and
country men. Had the eager and
officious outsiders been inside corrup-
ton would have held high carnival.
1t proves that a plain and honest
citizen can be trusted where a do
nothing correspondence politician
has to be watched.
The open records prove, moreover,
that the bond-holding, corporation.
representing, aristocracy-loving,
members of both parties, voted and
worked like for like, and not for the
people.
Candidly speaking, without any
interest or motive except the good
of the people of all parties, it is our
humble opinion that the Republican
party in this State has more able
and solid men way back in the
woods than it has at work in the
open fields. A critical time is ap.
preaching in the political history of
this State, when the people are
about transferring the public trusts
from one party to another. Is the
Republican party ready to assume
and discharge such important re.
sponsibilities +? If not 1T is high
time to have its house put in order,
for there is work to be done.